Nisoldipine Dosage: An Introduction
The dose of
nisoldipine (
Sular®) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may currently be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your nisoldipine dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Nisoldipine Dosing for Hypertension
The recommended starting nisoldipine dose for
high blood pressure (
hypertension) is 20 mg once daily. If necessary, your healthcare provider may increase your dose (up to nisoldipine 60 mg once daily).
A lower starting dose is recommended for certain people, such as those over 65 years old or people with liver disease (such as liver failure or
cirrhosis).
General Nisoldipine Dosage Information
Some considerations for people taking nisoldipine include:
- Nisoldipine comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth, usually once a day.
- Nisoldipine should be taken on an empty stomach or with a low-fat meal or snack. Taking the medication with a high-fat meal can increase the level of nisoldipine in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects.
- Because nisoldipine tablets are extended release, they should not be broken, crushed, or chewed. Be sure to swallow the tablets whole.
- Nisoldipine should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the drug in your blood.
- For the drug to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Nisoldipine will not work if you stop taking it.
- If you are unsure about anything related to nisoldipine or your nisoldipine dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
